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AO08 VGC

2008 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,371 mi
Last recorded32,371 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 32,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 29,451 miles

Fairing missing

Pass 28 Jan 2023 27,303 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 23,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 18,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 15,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 11,227 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 10,688 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 10,688 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Head lamp Aim To Low Adjust As required PRS (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 9,782 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 9,782 miles

Centre Rear Outer Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Rear tyre valve stem has split in (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 9,378 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2014 8,025 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 8,008 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 6,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 4,465 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 3,000 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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AO08 VGC is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 18,044 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Honda VFR800A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 VGC registered?

AO08 VGC is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is AO08 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 VGC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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